Canton United Methodist Church

Canton United Methodist Church held their first 5th Sunday Service project on Sunday, June 30, 2013.    The congregation met at the 4H Grounds, rather than at the church and worked from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM.  They then had a short worship service in the 4-H Quonset and then shared a potluck lunch at 12:30 PM.  There was something for everyone to do.   When you get around 55 people together to work, a lot of things get accomplished.   Canton United Methodist church’s slogan is..."Making disciples who make a difference!"   I think a project like this in our local community does just that.    It was time to take the church outside the walls and do some good!

Submitted by Laurel Laubach, Canton United Methidost Church Worship Coordinator

Celebration United Methodist Church

Celebration United Methodist Church in Brandon, South Dakota has held Compassion Sunday for the past three years.  Here is a the latest news of what happened on Compassion Sunday. 

June 30th we accomplished the following:
- Cleaned 2 miles of highway
- Delivered 50 pizzas to low income families
- Made 70 servings of freezer meals
- Helped a family keep their house by sprucing up for appraisal
- Painted 32 fire hydrants around Brandon
- Created 37 pillow cases to give to Sanford Castle to help children feel special
- Helped Zoo clean up from April ice storm
- Donated pop tops for Ronald McDonald house
- Designed 4th of July tray favors for both Helping Hands and Bethany Meadows residents
- Picked up numerous bags of trash from Brandon area
- Delivered 32 appreciation baskets to in house day cares
- Played multiple games of Bingo with Helping Hands residents
- 18 members donated blood
- Cleaned up elderly couples yard from April ice storm
- Provided breakfast goodies for area residents doing laundry and cleaned and sorted lost and found clothing to be donated.
- Provided nursery care for families to participate

Mark your calendars and pass any ideas for the Sept 29 Compassion Sunday to Erin Bobeldyk

Fargo Faith United Methodist Church

Click here to read the Fox news story about Fargo Faith United Methodist Church stepping out to serve on Sunday, June 30th.